However, with his squad stretched by the packed festive schedule Amorim has returned the 27-year-old to the bench for the meeting with Newcastle at Old Trafford. Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund and Amad Diallo were named as starters in attack.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is reportedly set to recall Marcus Rashford for the club’s meeting with Newcastle later this evening. Rashford has dominated headlines over the past few weeks amidst speculation over his future at United.

Ruben Amorim has suggested that Marcus Rashford's latest omission from the Manchester United squad was because the England international hasn't changed since his initial dropping.